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Slots and RTP explained
Return-to-player, volatility, jackpots and casino myths. These answers focus on the actual question, with source references and conditions where applicable.
- What is the best RTP to look for in a slot game?
- Can two online slots with exactly the same name have different payout percentages?
- How do I know which RTP version of a slot I am actually playing?
- What is the best slot game for someone who hates surprises?
- Why does a slot with 96% RTP still take all my money in twenty spins?
- How do I tell whether a casino bonus increases my chance of winning?
- What is the difference between slot RTP and volatility?
- Can the same physical slot machine have different odds at different denominations?
- What is the best way to compare two slots if one is 94% RTP and the other 96%?
- Do free spins count toward a slot machine's RTP?
- How can I find out if a jackpot is progressive or fixed?
- What happens to a progressive jackpot when its game is removed from a casino?
- Are slot machines programmed to pay after someone loses a thousand dollars?
- What is the best slot strategy if I want to lose the least money?
- Why does a bonus-buy slot show a different RTP from its normal mode?
- Can a slot machine detect that I'm using a lucky charm?
- Does changing the bet size change how often a slot pays?
- Is the 'maximum win 10,000x' figure a promise someone will eventually hit it?
- What's the best way to explain a 92% RTP to a beginner?
- How can I compare the true cost of spinning at 20 cents versus $2?
- Can a slot pay 97% RTP and still be a worse deal than a 96% slot?
- What's the best answer to 'my slot is overdue a win'?
- Are online slot demo results proof that real-money results will match?
- What's the best alternative to real-money pokies for someone who likes the graphics?
- Can a casino use an advertised studio RTP while running a lower RTP version?
- What is the best way to check whether a slot review is outdated?
- What does 'hit frequency' mean if RTP is the same?
- What is the difference between '96% payout' and '96% chance of winning'?